Vision Award

Frank Giordano

President & CEO, Philly POPS

For advancing the City of Philadelphia and
positioning us in a positive light
on the national stage

Helmer Award

Romona Riscoe Benson

Director, Corporate & Community Relations, PECO

For Corporate Leadership in supporting
Education, the Environment, Arts & Culture
and Neighborhood Development programs
in the 5-country region

 

Opus Award

James J. Cuorato

President & CEO, Independence Visitor Center Corporation

For his long-term, sustained contribution and achievement in enriching the City of Philadelphia; a true pillar who will teach future generations by example.

October 30, 2019

The 2019 Vision for Philadelphia Awards Gala
Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Reception 6:00pm
Dinner/Program 7:00pm

The Vision for Philadelphia Award Program recognizes and honors individuals who have contributed to making the region better for its residents, businesses and visitors. Our honorees have left an indelible impression and all have strong ties to hospitality and tourism.

Past Honorees

2018
Meryl Levitz
President & CEO/Visit Philadelphia

Manuel Stamatakis
Chairman of the Board/Visit Philadelphia

2017
Paul R. Levy
President & CEO/Center City District

2016
The Honorable Jim Kenney
Mayor / City of Philadelphia

2015
Jack Ferguson
President & CEO/ Philadelphia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (PHLCVB)

2014
Rhonda R. Cohen
Community Leader

2013
Dr. Keith Leaphart
Owner/Replica Creative and Chair/Lenfest Foundation

2012
Dr. Amy Gutmann
President/University of Pennsylvania

2011
William P. Hankowsky
Chairman, President & CEO/Liberty Property Trust

2010
Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
President & CEO/Citizens Bank Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware

2009
The Phillies and David Montgomery
World Series Champions and their President and CEO

2008
Former Mayor Michael A. Nutter
Mayor/ City of Philadelphia

2007
Nicholas DeBenedictis
Chairman & CEO/ Aqua America, Inc.

2006
Former Senator Arlen Specter
Senator/ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2005
Al West
CEO / SEI Investments

2004
Carole Haas Gravagno
Community Leader

2003
H. F. (Gerry) Lenfest
President & CEO /Lenfest Group

2002
Donald R. Caldwell
Chairman & CEO / Cross Atlantic Capital Partners

2001
Richard L. Smoot
Chairman / PNC Financial Service Groups / PA / NJ

2000
William J. Avery
Chairman & CEO /Crown Cork & Seal

1999
David L. Cohen
Co-Chair / Philadelphia 2000

1998
Bill Rouse
Chairman / Regional Performing Arts Center

1997
Former Governor Tom Ridge
Governor / Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

1996
Bill Giles
Chairman / Philadelphia Phillies

1995
Former Mayor Edward G. Rendell
Mayor / City of Philadelphia

1994
Robert J. Butera
Executive Director / Pennsylvania Convention Center